Refixation after lateral meniscus tear followed by complete luxation in an 11-year-old

Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2012 Feb;20(2):304-7. doi: 10.1007/s00167-011-1601-2. Epub 2011 Jul 9.

Abstract

Isolated meniscus tears with consecutive complete luxation of the meniscus are an exceptional injury especially in children. We report a case of an 11-year-old girl with a complete luxation of the lateral meniscus, injured by a jump from low height. Following clinical examination and magnetic resonance imaging, a surgical refixation of the entire lateral meniscus was performed. Short-time clinical and radiological follow-up was conducted.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Arthroscopy*
  • Child
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Knee Injuries / diagnosis
  • Knee Injuries / surgery*
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Menisci, Tibial / surgery
  • Tibial Meniscus Injuries*